In Song 15, Tagore defines his vocation as a poet as the primary purpose of his life. He chooses a ‘corner seat’, perhaps to not attract any attention. He sits in a humble corner to observe God’s great hall.
The song has the idea of supplication and erasing one’s identity. The poet has realised his most significant service to the divine through his songs. This realisation elevates his craft to an ethereal level. He has broken away from the world, knowing that the worldly tasks no longer hold any pull for him. Only through his songs and tunes, he can give a purpose to his otherwise useless life.
The poet sits patiently for God’s command, requesting to be allowed to sing at the hour of worship. He beseeches the divine to let him be present when the harp is tuned for the morning service.
I am here to sing thee songs. In this hall of thine I have a corner seat.
In thy world I have no work to do; my useless life can only break out in tunes without a purpose.
When the hour strikes for thy silent worship at dark temple of midnight, command me, my master, to stand before thee to sing.
When in the morning air the golden harp is tuned, honour me, commanding my presence.
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